Site Assistant

Description

Are you interested in joining a dynamic team of people that are committed to working together to improve the wellbeing of individuals and communities?  The Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County has been partnering with low income families and individuals to help them achieve economic and social stability; to build community, and to advocate for social and economic justice since 1967 and has a rich history and strong allies here in Sonoma County.  

Our generous benefits package includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid sick leave, holidays, and personal time

Life insurance

Pet Insurance

Accident and illness protection policy

Employee Assistance Program

Developmental opportunities and training

401K with employer matching contributions

Site Assistant

Exempt:  No SALARY LEVEL:   $17.86 hr

SUPERVISOR: Center Director LOCATION: Assigned Center

HOURS:  Monday-Friday; assigned hrs vary; 10 or 11 months/year

Policy Council Approved Date: 06/29/2017 Approved by:  HR Manager     

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

With direction, implements food service activities in the Head Start Center, as guided by Head Start Performance Standards, Service Area Written Plans, Procedures, and Policies and California State Community Care Licensing regulations. Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the Agency’s policies and applicable federal and state laws

Must provide a copy of current unofficial transcripts with your application

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides meal service and clean-up for Head Start class(es) 

• Ensures maintenance of efficient and safe food service for children

• Follows regular cleaning schedule to maintain clean, safe and sanitary food service area, equipment, and supplies 

• Assists daily in the maintenance of appropriate records for food service activities

• Promote good health and nutrition and provide an environment that contributes to the prevention of illness; share in daily cleaning and sanitizing procedures.

• Follow regular cleaning schedule of food service equipment and area to maintain clean, safe and sanitary area, as approved by the Food Service Supervisor and/or Nutrition Manager

• Ensures food service supplies are ordered in a timely manner  

• Assists with supervision of children during mealtime and staff breaks.   Complies with all program supervision policies and procedures.

• Assists with classroom food projects

• Assumes specific assignments, as required by supervisor 

• Attends trainings and meetings, as required

• Participate in the team building process within the program by using established communication channels in a constructive and productive manner that enhances the team effort. 

• The health, safety and supervision of children in the program is essential, therefore every employee is responsible for the care and supervision of children while they are present at the center

• Other relevant duties, as assigned

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Highly dependable, takes initiative, has good judgment and is able to function with minimal supervision.

• A sincere interest in the development of all children and in building partnerships with families.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  The employee drives, approximately 5% of the time, to meetings and trainings as scheduled throughout the year. The employee spends approximately 5% of the time writing. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functi